Search
Search
Four nature reserves in Leicestershire
Join our Malvern Local Group as they explore four Leicestershire Wildlife Trust nature reserves.
Commercial use of nature reserves
Four nature reserves in Warwickshire
Join members of our Malvern Local Group as they investigate four Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves in the Stratford/Leamington Spa area.
FAQs about Trust nature reserves
Meadow buttercup
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.
Lowland meadow and pasture
Generally found as part of lowland farms or nature reserves, these small, flower-rich fields are at their best in midsummer when the plethora of flowers and insects is a delight. Tiny reminders of…
Meadow brown
One of our most common butterflies, the meadow brown can be spotted on grasslands, and in gardens and parks, often in large numbers. There are four subspecies of meadow brown.
Meadow grasshopper
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
Meadow thistle
On first glance, the meadow thistle looks a bit like a knapweed - it's not as prickly as other thistles and only carries one pinky-purple flower head. It can be found in damp meadows and…
Sheep attacked on nature reserve
A local charity is calling on dog owners to keep their dogs on a lead when walking on nature reserves and in fields with livestock.
Meadow saffron
A late-blooming flower, Meadow saffron looks like a crocus, displaying similar pink flowers once its leaves have died back. It is a highly poisonous plant of meadows and woodland rides and…